Shooting in low light or at night can be challenging without the right lighting gear, and just using your camera's flash can turn out some pretty awful shots. This DIY light uses white glowsticks and some thin PVC tubing to create a portable wand you can use to illuminate any subject and grab a good shot, even in the middle of the night. Best of all, no batteries or power required.

This tip comes from Simon Ellingsworth, award winning photographer and author of the photography education blog Lightism, and he walks you through the process of building the light wand in the video above. It's a pretty quick and simple process, and the container for the wand is reusable for as many glowsticks as you have or choose to use at a time. You can use fewer for softer lighting, or really pile them in there for something brighter.

The best part of this is that while traditional lighting gear would be better if you're planning to stay out and shoot in the dark or in low light for long periods, this wand produces a softer light that could be just as fun to play with if you're looking for a way to add interest to your shots. Hit the link below for more details, links to buy the glowsticks, and a walkthrough of how to make the light, complete with all of the parts you'll need.